Residents Encounter Christ

A Prision Ministry

Ministry leader:  Ed Falterman (518) 462- 4482

Membership:

Diocese: Total over 100 men and women on up to six prison retreat teams twice a year. In addition 100 supportive visitors serving on the second day of the retreat (Hootenanny).​

Ministry details:

Bi-annual retreats and weekly bible study/faith sharing at six different State prison facilities within our diocese.

Purpose:

To serve the Lord by encouraging the prison inmate population to become more active Christians during and after their incarceration. Our work is accomplished primarily through three-day retreat program, timely follow-up meetings, supporting other religious activities within prisons and supporting re- entry to the community.

The major theme for the weekend retreat is to know, love and serve the Lord; and to die to self; to rise again in the Lord; and to go forth together.

Ministry activities and special events:

In addition to the prison retreats, bible studies, providing palanca and the team meetings, team members and Hootenanny visitors can attend an annual retreat/meeting aimed at spiritual growth and further training. There is also bi-annual training (orientations) by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Team spirit is inspirational and action oriented.